Archive for August, 2021
2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe in Portimao Blue Metallic (a $550 option)
2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe
Class: Premium Sporty/Performance Car
Miles driven: 265
Fuel used: 9.8 gallons
Fun fact: Most car dealers pay a small amount into a regional advertising fund for each vehicle they sell. That money is spent on ads and promotions tailored to reach would-be car shoppers in a given area. In many cases, manufacturers contribute additional cash to the fund. And, depending on the franchise, some of that money may be spent by the dealer on store-specific ads.
Car Stuff Dead Pool: 2021-2022 List
As consumers continue to reject cars in favor of crossovers and SUVs, and auto manufacturers begin to consolidate their product portfolios to make space for electric vehicles, slow-selling models are being trimmed from carmaker lineups at an impressive clip.
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid in Amazon Gray
2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited Hybrid
Class: Compact Crossover SUV
Miles driven: 425
Fuel used: 11.8 gallons
2021 Genesis GV80 3.5T Advanced Plus in Cardiff Green (a $500 option)
2021 Genesis GV80 3.5T AWD Advanced Plus
Class: Premium Midsize SUV
Miles driven: 496
Fuel used: 29.5 gallons
A blog post that ran on The Daily Drive and two articles that appeared in its automotive-history companion publication came in for awards when the fourth-annual Automotive Heritage Awards (AHA) were presented recently.
2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige in Astra Blue (a $495 option)
2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige
Class: Minivan
Miles Driven: 982
Fuel Used: 39.1 gallons
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.
First Spin: 2022 Toyota GR 86
2022 Toyota GR 86
As American new-vehicle buyers continue to choose SUVs in significantly greater numbers than traditional passenger cars, affordable cars of any type are less prevalent than they were as recently as five years ago. Enthusiast-friendly examples are a rarer breed still. When you sharpen the search to affordable, track-ready, rear-wheel-drive sports cars, you quickly determine they are approaching unicorn status.
